NRB Writer Guidelines

1. Study the magazine to get a feel for the topics and editorial styles. Don't hesitate to query the publications department via e-mail or USPS mail with a story idea.
2. Submit copy via e-mail or CD with hard copy. 
3. Keep length at approximately 1500 words. Provide sidebars if possible.
4. Include headline, byline, subheads and brief author bio. All material is subject to the editorial process and will be altered to match NRB style.
5. Focus on instructional, how-to, advisory, testimonial or professional-experience articles pertaining to Christian communications.
6. Use multiple sources for information and quotes (direct quotes are preferred).
7. Submit artwork, images, logos or photos when possible. Digital art (JPG, GIF, TIF, EPS, bitmap) accepted at high-resolution (300 dpi) on a CD or via e-mail. All artwork will be kept unless specified for return.
8. Send material three months in advance of the issue date. Seasonal material should arrive four months before the issue date.
9. Expect six contributor copies upon publication. Up to 15 copies may be sent gratis to an organization. Additional copies may be purchased from NRB at a discounted rate.
10. Questions? Contact Editor, Valerie Fraedrich.

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